Philadelphia University
Faculty of Information Technology
Department of Computer Information Systems
Second Semester, 2014/2015
Course Syllabus
Course Title: Wireless and Mobile Networks,
Course code: 0761441
Advanced Computer Network
Course prerequisite (s) and/or
Course Level: 4
co-requisite (s): 761340
Lecture Time: 9:10 - 10:00
Credit hours: 3
Academic Staff
Specifics
Name
Rank
Maram Bani
Assistant
Younes
Professor
Office Number
Office
and Location
Hours
IT 331
E-mail Address
maram_mhmd@yahoo.com
Course Description:
This course provides an explanation and a deeper understanding of the wireless network
concepts, architecture, protocols, and applications. It covers mainly wireless local area
networks, wireless metropolitan area networks, wireless wide area networks, and wireless
sensor networks.
Course objectives:
The aim of this course is to provide a deeper understanding of different classes of networks
and to enhance the application design and development skills in wireless networks. Wi-Fi,
WiMax and ad hoc network technologies along with concepts of wireless networks such as
media access control and routing are covered by this course.
Course components:
Textbook: Wireless and mobile networks, Sunilkumar S. Manvi and
Mahabaleshwar S. Kakkasageri, Wiley, 2010
Support material (s): books chapters, slides, and simulations animations.
Teaching methods: Lectures, discussion sessions, and laboratories.
Duration: 16 weeks, 48 hours in total. Lectures: 42 hours, discussion sessions: 6
hours, free labs.
Intended Learning Outcomes:
A. Knowledge and Understanding
A1. State the benefits of wireless networks.
A2. Differentiate between wireless and mobility concepts.
A3. Understand the limitations of wireless communication.
A4. State the purpose of the different wireless network technologies.
A5. Know the access technologies used in wireless networks.
A6. Explain the principle of each wireless network technology.
A7. Understand the architecture of various wireless networks.
A8. Illustrate the application of various wireless networks.
B. Intellectual Skills
B1. Compare different wireless technologies.
B2. Model and analyze wireless network simulations using existing simulators.
C. Practical Skills
C1. Acquire basic skills on building wireless network simulations.
D. Transferable Skills and Personal Qualities
D1. Prepare and deliver coherent and structured verbal and written technical report.
D2. Display an integrated approach to the deployment of communication skills, use IT
skills and display mature computer literacy; strike the balance between self-reliance and
seeking help when necessary in new situations, and display personal responsibility by
working to multiple deadlines in complex activities.
Learning Outcomes Achievement
A1, A2, 3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1 assessed by examinations and quizzes. B2, C1, D1, D2
assessed by assignments and labs work.
Assessment instruments
Quizzes: 2
Labs work: 1
Examinations
Allocation of Marks
Assessment Instruments
Mark
First examination
20
Second examination
20
Final examination
40
Reports, research projects, Quizzes, Home
20
works, Projects
Total
100
Documentation and academic honesty
- Practical work reports must be presented according to the style specified in the
homework and practical work guide.
- Protection by copyright.
- Avoiding plagiarism
- Any stated plagiarism leads to an academic penalty.
Course/module academic calendar
Basic and support material to be covered
week
(1)
(2)
(3)
Fundamentals of Wireless Communications (1)
Fundamentals of Wireless Communications (2)
Basics of Wireless Network
Homework/reports and
their due dates
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Wireless Local Area Networks (1)
Wireless Local Area Networks (2)
Wireless Local Area Networks (3)
(8)
Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks (2)
(9)
Wireless Wide Area Networks (1)
Wireless Wide Area Networks (2)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks (1)
Wireless and Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (1)
Wireless and Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (2)
Wireless Sensor Networks (1)
Wireless Sensor Networks (2)
Applications of Wireless Ad Hoc Networks
Final Examination
Expected workload:
On average students need to spend 3 hours of study and preparation for each lecture/tutorial.
Attendance policy:
Absence from lectures and/or tutorials shall not exceed 15%. Students who exceed the 15% limit
without a medical or emergency excuse acceptable to and approved by the Dean of the relevant
college/faculty shall not be allowed to take the final examination and shall receive a mark of zero for
the course. If the excuse is approved by the Dean, the student shall be considered to have withdrawn
from the course.
Other references
1. Wireless communications and networks, William Stallings, 2nd
edition, Pearson, 2005
2. Data and Computer Communications, William Stallings, 8 th
edition, Pearson, 2007
3. http://www.philadelphia.edu.jo/academics/mbettaz/